Carnitas

  4.4 – 12 reviews  • Gluten Free Level: Intermediate Total: 3 hr Active: 1 hr Yield: 8 servings Ingredients 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano 1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns 4 chile de arbol 1 bay leaf 1 small stick canela or 1/2 cassia cinnamon stick (see Cook’s Note) 1 head garlic, halved lengthwise 1/2 large white onion 1/4 large naval orange 3 pounds boneless … Read more

Chinese Style Pork Dumpling

  3.7 – 3 reviews  • Level: Advanced Total: 4 hr 20 min Active: 1 hr 45 min Yield: 25 to 30 dumplings Ingredients 2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon ground white pepper 2 teaspoons lime juice 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1 tablespoon light soy … Read more

Po Campo/Pork Carnitas

  4.5 – 2 reviews  • Level: Intermediate Total: 3 hr 30 min Active: 45 min Yield: 4 servings po campo (plus additional pork carnitas) Ingredients 1 pound lard or bacon fat 5 pounds diced pork shoulder 1/4 cup iodized salt 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons dried cilantro 2 tablespoons dried oregano 1 tablespoon granulated garlic … Read more

All-Purpose Pork Shoulder

  4.5 – 44 reviews  • Slow-Cooker Level: Easy Total: 5 hr 10 min Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 hr Yield: 8 servings Ingredients 1 3-to-4-pound boneless pork shoulder (or 4 1/2-pound bone-in pork shoulder) 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 onion, roughly chopped 4 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed through a … Read more

Slow-Cooker Roast Pork Sandwiches

  4.2 – 8 reviews  • Slow-Cooker Inspired by Italian roast pork sandwiches we’ve had in Philadelphia, this weeknight version uses a slow cooker to develop loads of flavor and create meltingly tender meat. The sandwich is then quickly built with provolone, arugula for a peppery bite and Giardiniera for that extra pickle-like punch to cut through … Read more

Red Chile Pork Tamales

  4.8 – 31 reviews  • Gluten Free While it’s common to make tamales all year round, these delicious steamed corn husk-wrapped bundles are traditionally made and shared around the holidays in Mexico. Everyone has their favorite filling —chicken, beef and pork are all popular. In our version, the pork shoulder filling is cooked low and slow … Read more

Ajo’s Lechon Asado

  0.0 – 0 reviews  • Roasting Level: Easy Total: 5 hr 5 min Active: 15 min Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons dried oregano 2 cups homemade or store-bought chicken stock 8 cloves garlic, chopped Juice of 2 limes Juice of 2 … Read more

Boudin Egg Rolls

  3.7 – 3 reviews  • Level: Intermediate Total: 16 hr Active: 1 hr 30 min Yield: 15 to 20 egg rolls Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds pork shoulder 8 ounces chicken livers 3 grams cayenne pepper 2 grams dried thyme 3 grams smoked paprika 33 grams kosher salt, plus a pinch 12 grams ground black pepper 1 gram … Read more